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With Portia Woodman forced off, a player known as the Detonator made an explosive impact.
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France have now beaten all of the world's best teams in the last 12 months.
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Samoan fans are parading around Auckland streets this morning to mark the win.
'They bottled it': English media react to 'heartbreak' loss to Black Ferns
How the UK media reacted to stunning Rugby World Cup final.
'Fairy tale' finish: How Black Ferns completed the ultimate turnaround
There were many factors that contributed to the turnaround.
Player ratings: The Black Ferns' best in World Cup triumph
Winston Aldworth rates all the players in the Black Ferns’ brilliant 34-31 victory.
Champions again! Electric Black Ferns win their ‘greatest’ World Cup
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Wallabies lose to Italy for first time
Italy earned a historic victory over the Wallabies.
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The Black Ferns saved their biggest risk for the final seconds.
‘It was life or death’: Women’s rugby star’s brave battle for survival
Rugby player's inspirational battle for life and women's rugby on the East Coast.
Making a difference: Inspirational rugby player opens up on her police dream
Ario (Ngāti Porou, Tuhoe) is a rugby player pursuing a career with the police. Video / NZ Police
"Legends" - PM on Black Ferns Rugby World Cup dominance
The Prime Minister was mid-air on her way to the East Asia Summit in Cambodia at kick-off, but was able to watch the last 20 minutes after landing in Phnom Penh. Video / Claire Trevett / Jed Bradley
Focus: Ecstatic fans react to Black Ferns Rugby World Cup win
A sell-out Eden Park crowd left on a high following the Black Ferns' World Cup win on Saturday night. Video / Jed Bradley / Claire Trevett
'Legends': PM celebrates Black Ferns' World Cup win
PM kept tabs on the game from the air.
Liam Napier: The lessons learned from Black Ferns' stunning comeback
The Black Ferns sixth World Cup title is their most unlikely, and most memorable.
France crush Canada to clinch third at Rugby World Cup
France signed off in style to seal third place with a dominant win.
‘Been a long time coming’ - Fans swarm Auckland bars ahead of RWC final
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All you need to know: Black Ferns v England - Rugby World Cup final
All you need to know about the Rugby World Cup final between NZ and England.
Focus Sport: Fans ecstatic for Black Ferns in Rugby World Cup Final
Eden Park is buzzing as a sell-out crowd makes it's way to watch the Black Ferns take on England in the Women's Rugby World Cup Final. Video / NZ Herald
All Blacks' adopted Scot relishes 'special' homecoming test
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Gregor Paul: All Blacks changes hint at Foster's World Cup master plan
OPINION: There’s more than “a little bit” of World Cup thinking going on.
From the wops to World Cup final: Ōmāio celebrates its famous Black Ferns daughter
Like many Black Ferns and All Blacks, Ruahei Demant is from small-town NZ.
Risky rotation: Foster reveals reasons behind mass All Blacks changes
The All Blacks make risky changes with just seven tests until next year’s World Cup.
Wayne Smith's eye-opening moment that sparked Black Ferns rescue mission
Master coach Wayne Smith once wondered whether he was erring with the Black Ferns.
How to make your own poi to support the Black Ferns
Georgia Latu, chief executive of Pōitiki Poi, shares the steps.
Focus Sport: Making poi with the pro, 16-year-old CEO of Pōtiki Poi Georgia Latu
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Editorial: Rugby to rejoice in, at last
EDITORIAL: The Black Ferns' style of play is a joy to behold.
'This is their time': Stars rally behind Black Ferns as RWC final day dawns
Rugby legends share their love and pride for the team ahead of the World Cup final.
'I was surprised': Blues star to make All Blacks debut against Scotland
An uncapped player has earned a starting nod for the All Blacks to play Scotland.
One on one: How All Blacks star dealt with 'tough' criticism
Taylor reflects on the challenging period following the All Blacks' Argentina defeat.
Phil Gifford: Four talking points ahead of the Rugby World Cup final
Four talking points ahead of the Rugby World Cup final.
What is the future of the Black Ferns and women’s rugby after the final whistle?
NZ Rugby need to capitalise on what the Black Ferns and this World Cup have achieved.
$60 million burden: The greatest threat to All Blacks' performance
Gregor Paul looks at the additional pressure that comes from All Blacks' $60m sponsors.